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john boehner, in a conference call with republican lawmakers, told a group he plans to craft a short-term bill that would fund the government, avoiding a government shutdown. for our next 45 minutes, we are interested in hearing from republicans only. the acttalk about itself, the larger implications of the funding of the health- care law, but we want to get your thoughts on our phone line. here's how you can do so. it is republicans only. if you live in the eastern and central time zone, it is 202- 585-3880. if you live in the pacific or mountain time zone, it is 202- 585-3881. you can reach us on twitter and facebook as well. morning,he paper this this is "the wall street journal" writeup of this telephone meeting, teleconference, that took place with the house speaker. spending billt l to avoid shutdown." they write that -- and goes on to highlight that mr. boehner met objections from several conservatives -- we want to get your thoughts on this reported effort by house speaker boehner to propose a plan to keep the government from shut down. ins as congress comes back september to deba
john boehner, in a conference call with republican lawmakers, told a group he plans to craft a short-term bill that would fund the government, avoiding a government shutdown. for our next 45 minutes, we are interested in hearing from republicans only. the acttalk about itself, the larger implications of the funding of the health- care law, but we want to get your thoughts on our phone line. here's how you can do so. it is republicans only. if you live in the eastern and central time zone, it is...
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he tried to call john boehner that night. john boehner was not returning phone calls. pressure moves the house to change. about $9 billion of the bill will be voted on tomorrow. that needs two-thirds of the house. they think they will get it. then they will be a bigger package later. john boehner had to back down amid the pressure. host: for a total price tag of $60 billion ta? guest: yes. down the road, tax reform, immigration, gun control. i am not sure what the gun- control be in the house. john boehner has told his troops that if we did have a conversation about this out to the connecticut shootings. these are difficult votes. -- after the connecticut shootings. these are difficult votes. to have ad dto have conversation about this after the connecticut shootings. these are difficult votes. we have a new president pro tem in the wake of senator inouye's death. one of the things i was expected to come up was filibuster reform. harry reid very frustrated with what he calls republican obstructionism. the decision was postponed until later this month. there's probably
he tried to call john boehner that night. john boehner was not returning phone calls. pressure moves the house to change. about $9 billion of the bill will be voted on tomorrow. that needs two-thirds of the house. they think they will get it. then they will be a bigger package later. john boehner had to back down amid the pressure. host: for a total price tag of $60 billion ta? guest: yes. down the road, tax reform, immigration, gun control. i am not sure what the gun- control be in the house....
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. >> next, president obama and speaker john boehner on automatic budget cuts. live at 7:00, your calls and comments on "washington journal." >> imagine that we are in front of a group of 20-year-olds, and we asked them, i am launching a non-governmental organization that is going to try to save a butterfly in indonesia that is in danger of extinction. raise your hand those of you who like to help. you'll find that among the 20- year-olds, you'll find people invested in that, which is great. then ask the same group, who wants to join me in a political party? who wants to join the democrat or republican parker -- party? much fewer would like to join a political party. that is very bad. i think political parties need to modernize, need to become more attractive to young people, to young professionals, because political parties are the essence -- the idea that you can have democracy without strong political parties is a very bad idea. >> and the changing nature of governmental and economic power, with moises naim. look for more booktv online, like a son facebook. -
. >> next, president obama and speaker john boehner on automatic budget cuts. live at 7:00, your calls and comments on "washington journal." >> imagine that we are in front of a group of 20-year-olds, and we asked them, i am launching a non-governmental organization that is going to try to save a butterfly in indonesia that is in danger of extinction. raise your hand those of you who like to help. you'll find that among the 20- year-olds, you'll find people invested in...
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what is john boehner's reputation in republican circles? is a question that has a lot of answers, but ever since the fiscal cliff in january, when there was a coup attempt on him on the house floor, he has controlled -- struggle to control his own conference. he is a popular figure on a personal level in the gop, but when you look at the farm bill, immigration, violence against women act, he has failed to shake strategy. i do not think his leadership will necessarily be challenged, there is not an alternative leader on the right that will immediately challenge him should he moved to the center on the debt limit or on the continuing resolution. at the same time, finding a way out of this impact is something that challenges him every day. rightnservatives on his have a skepticism of him, and i credit this skepticism of what he did in 2011, when he had closed-door talks with president obama, trying to sketch out a grand bargain. conservatives were wary about this process. ever since those talks a lot, he has not been able to win back the right
what is john boehner's reputation in republican circles? is a question that has a lot of answers, but ever since the fiscal cliff in january, when there was a coup attempt on him on the house floor, he has controlled -- struggle to control his own conference. he is a popular figure on a personal level in the gop, but when you look at the farm bill, immigration, violence against women act, he has failed to shake strategy. i do not think his leadership will necessarily be challenged, there is not...
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yesterday we heard speaker john maynard talking -- house speaker john boehner. let's listen and get your response. [video clip] made clear for months and months that the idea of default is wrong and we should not get anywhere close to it. >> will you vote today on a plan that would make changes to the senate bill? oure are talking with members on both sides of the aisle to try to find a way to move forward today. thank you. host: congressman, your take? guest: good. i hope he can bring something to the floor. dohink it is essential to that today. i do not think we need to get past close of business today. we need to get something done, and if they cannot figure out what that is going to be in the house, ring the senate bill up immediately. calls,et's take your starting with kevin in saint augustine, florida, on our line for republicans. go ahead. caller: good morning. representative ryan, i will keep it short, so you can answer my question. as you know, when the direct deposits hit for the first, a lot of people will not be getting paychecks. what are your thoug
yesterday we heard speaker john maynard talking -- house speaker john boehner. let's listen and get your response. [video clip] made clear for months and months that the idea of default is wrong and we should not get anywhere close to it. >> will you vote today on a plan that would make changes to the senate bill? oure are talking with members on both sides of the aisle to try to find a way to move forward today. thank you. host: congressman, your take? guest: good. i hope he can bring...
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republican john boehner got 220 votes and will continue as speaker. nancy pelosi will remain the democratic leader with 192 votes. after the vote, leader pelosi and speaker boehner spoke to the assemble of the house. >> colleagues. to my fellow members of the house of representatives, it is a high honor to welcome you to the 113th congress. [applause]. to our newest members of congress, it is a special privilege and honor to welcome you and your families and extend congratulations to the newest members of congress, welcome. [applause]. to reach this day, each of us has been strengthened by our faith and our families. with a full and grateful heart i want to thank my family, my husband of 49 years, paul pelosi. [applause]. our children nancy, corrine, christine, and alexandra. our grandchildren who represented here today by our daughter madeleine. i have to include the family of baltimore in that gratitude as well. i must thank my constituents in san francisco for giving me the privilege of representing that beautiful and diverse city in the congress o
republican john boehner got 220 votes and will continue as speaker. nancy pelosi will remain the democratic leader with 192 votes. after the vote, leader pelosi and speaker boehner spoke to the assemble of the house. >> colleagues. to my fellow members of the house of representatives, it is a high honor to welcome you to the 113th congress. [applause]. to our newest members of congress, it is a special privilege and honor to welcome you and your families and extend congratulations to the...
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high-ranking republicans such as house speaker john boehner and majority leader erick kanter, who have ceremonial roles, will attend. as well representative paul ryan, who probably envisioned the inauguration much differently months ago when he was part of the republican presidential ticket. it is my obligation, ryan said at a republican retreat. a republican of tennessee, a member of the joined congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies said that it is about the peaceful transition or reaffirmation of power. this is the 57th time the the president of the u.s. has been sworn in, and it has always been done without a mall, without insurrection, without a coup. that is why, whether you voted for mitt romney or barack obama, americans will stop and watch the inauguration and celebrate tradition. even so, republicans will stay awake and will lead democrats revel in their absence. but if you are an elected leader, you have to be there, said a republican strategist. otherwise you would probably want to get out of town, three- day weekend and all. jackson is in louisville, kentucky, inde
high-ranking republicans such as house speaker john boehner and majority leader erick kanter, who have ceremonial roles, will attend. as well representative paul ryan, who probably envisioned the inauguration much differently months ago when he was part of the republican presidential ticket. it is my obligation, ryan said at a republican retreat. a republican of tennessee, a member of the joined congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies said that it is about the peaceful transition or...
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caller: john boehner is doing a fine job. i hope they come to a conclusion to get to this country to its rightful self. obama set out to absolutely destroy america, and he's done a fantastic job. and i thank you for my time. >> let me ask you, if the speaker brings up the senate version of the bill, even if it does not have enough support among house republicans, do you still support that move? caller: yes, i do. >> why is that? caller: well, because i think what boehner has done is right. this country is needing some help from people that know what they're doing. and obama, president obama has not give fairness at all to his obamacare program. he will not listen. he will not listen. and, you know, i really feel for boehner because he has done everything possible. the democrats sat back and said they've done this and they've done that. harry reid has not put one bill on the floor that representative boehner has had anything to do with. >> ann, thanks for the call. jerry is next, ohio, democrats' line. good morning to you. cal
caller: john boehner is doing a fine job. i hope they come to a conclusion to get to this country to its rightful self. obama set out to absolutely destroy america, and he's done a fantastic job. and i thank you for my time. >> let me ask you, if the speaker brings up the senate version of the bill, even if it does not have enough support among house republicans, do you still support that move? caller: yes, i do. >> why is that? caller: well, because i think what boehner has done is...
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on "meet the press," john boehner, gene sperling and more. new hampshire republican senator kelly i yet. at 2:00 p.m. it is fox news sunday in an exclusive interview with former republican candidates mitt romney and his wife. the state of the union follows at 3:00 p.m. eastern. at four o'clock it is face the nation. they talk with lindsey gramm and john mccain and assistant majority leader dick durbin. the sunday network tv talk shows this afternoon on c-span radio are brought to you as a public service by the networks and c- span. 1:00, "this week." at 4:00, "face the nation." you can listen to that at91 fm in the washington area. listen on your smartphone or go online to c-spanradio.org. >> i was fascinated by her feminist view. that of the ladies are going to be trouble. she warned her husband. you cannot rule without including what women want and what women have to contribute. this is the 1700s she is saying that. >> abigail adams on "first ladies: influence and image." she was outspoken on her views on slavery and woman's right. she prov
on "meet the press," john boehner, gene sperling and more. new hampshire republican senator kelly i yet. at 2:00 p.m. it is fox news sunday in an exclusive interview with former republican candidates mitt romney and his wife. the state of the union follows at 3:00 p.m. eastern. at four o'clock it is face the nation. they talk with lindsey gramm and john mccain and assistant majority leader dick durbin. the sunday network tv talk shows this afternoon on c-span radio are brought to you...
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if john boehner thinks his speakership is more important than these people, i feel sorry for john boehner. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> house minority leader nancy pelosi joined senator reid on calling for a vote on a temporary spending bill to fund the whole government. this is 20 minutes. >> today marks the third day of the republican government shutdown. it could be over in hours if republicans would take yes for an answer. yesterday, over 100 members of congress and others who backed what we were doing met on the steps of the capitol and spoke to speaker boehner telling him to allow a vote -- a vote to keep the government open. on two separate occasions, we proposed motions to keep the government open by accepting the senate bill. i remind you that what the senate bill contains is the number 986 that the house republicans proposed on both occasions, every democrat voted to keep government open, swallowing the 986 even though it is a figure that we have mostly opposed. last night following -- leader reid and i proposed to the speaker to accept his number o
if john boehner thinks his speakership is more important than these people, i feel sorry for john boehner. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] >> house minority leader nancy pelosi joined senator reid on calling for a vote on a temporary spending bill to fund the whole government. this is 20 minutes. >> today marks the third day of the republican government shutdown. it could be over in hours if republicans would take yes for an answer. yesterday, over 100...
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signed, sincerely, john a. boehner, speaker of the house. the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces that the speaker has delivered to the clerk a letter dated january 3, 2013, listing the order in which people shall act as speaker pro tempore. the chair lays before the house the following appointment. the clerk: i hereby appoint the honorable jeff denham, the honorable macthornberry, the honorable fred upton, the honorable andy harris and the honorable frank r. wolf to sign enrolled bills and joint resolutions through the remainder of the 113th congress, signed, john a. boehner, speak of the house. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the appointments are approved. without objection, house resolution 1 is amended by striking florida in the second place it appears and reinserting oregon. under clause 5-b of rule 20, the chair announces to the house that the whole numb of the house is 429. the chair lays before the house the physical lowing personal communications. the clerk: leaves of absence requested for mr. ribble of wisconsin fo
signed, sincerely, john a. boehner, speaker of the house. the speaker pro tempore: the chair announces that the speaker has delivered to the clerk a letter dated january 3, 2013, listing the order in which people shall act as speaker pro tempore. the chair lays before the house the following appointment. the clerk: i hereby appoint the honorable jeff denham, the honorable macthornberry, the honorable fred upton, the honorable andy harris and the honorable frank r. wolf to sign enrolled bills...
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so speaker john boehner, kevin mccarthy, those guys on it. and some of the more exotic members -- i don't know if they've learned the lesson here in there is not out of some of them to suggest that they also have it. >> okay. >> hi, i am from the feminist majority and i would like you to speak to the gender gap and the negative growing impact on the republican party and members in congress and in the states as they continue to push issues that really react negatively to women. >> okay, i think that the term gender gap was remembered back from president reagan's first term and initially i thought that it was sort of a half empty and half full -- it was that kind of thing. democrats have a problem with male voters? >> yes. >> however, two things have come to my attention. the first is that women live longer than the men do. and as a result they make up 53% of the electorate to 47% for men. both obama and congressional democrats won by bigger margins among women than romney or congressional republicans said. and romney won by seven and obama won
so speaker john boehner, kevin mccarthy, those guys on it. and some of the more exotic members -- i don't know if they've learned the lesson here in there is not out of some of them to suggest that they also have it. >> okay. >> hi, i am from the feminist majority and i would like you to speak to the gender gap and the negative growing impact on the republican party and members in congress and in the states as they continue to push issues that really react negatively to women....
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i commend john boehner for his leadership and his sincerity. i hope people are going to trust that -- the only way for this country do recover economically, is for us to allow the economy to grow and reduce the deficit. thank you. host: meanwhile david rogers of politico with some legislative issue on the agenda today for the house of representatives. if you swapped our coverage following the debate over the fiscal cliff, late in into the evening on new year's eve day there was a ruck cuss over the issue of hurricane sandy and $16 billion to help the hurricane victims along the coast of new york, new jersey and connecticut. the house is to take up the bill on friday. house republicans are moving quickly to win approval this week of $9.7 billion in increased financing to pay for flood insurance claims arising from the storm in october, the measure filed thursday for floor action today would temporarily raise the bar on authority for the national flood insurance program, which is now expected to hit its ceiling some time next week. congressman ga
i commend john boehner for his leadership and his sincerity. i hope people are going to trust that -- the only way for this country do recover economically, is for us to allow the economy to grow and reduce the deficit. thank you. host: meanwhile david rogers of politico with some legislative issue on the agenda today for the house of representatives. if you swapped our coverage following the debate over the fiscal cliff, late in into the evening on new year's eve day there was a ruck cuss over...
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john boehner has violated the rule several times recently. the question about whether the congress does what the people want, that is a tough question. one way to understand why it is difficult for congress to do that is that congress put a conservative republican -- the people put a conservative republican majority in to the house. at the same time, with a more liberal or a democratic majority in the senate. just looking at how people have expressed themselves of the ballot box, it is hard to discern precisely what the people want. even if the members are trying to do with the people want, they leave that differently. it is inherently difficult to tell sometimes. host: what has changed from a sam rayburn to a nancy pelosi? you have members for not beholden to the national parties. they raise their own money. that would have been unheard of 60 years ago. guest: one of the major differences is when sam rayburn and tip o'neill were speakers, both parties had people spanning the ideological spectrum. democrats. the most conservative and liberal
john boehner has violated the rule several times recently. the question about whether the congress does what the people want, that is a tough question. one way to understand why it is difficult for congress to do that is that congress put a conservative republican -- the people put a conservative republican majority in to the house. at the same time, with a more liberal or a democratic majority in the senate. just looking at how people have expressed themselves of the ballot box, it is hard to...
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she does not say anything that john boehner would not say. the leadership or cognizant they had to do something to expand the party, to reach out -- leadership are cognizant of a half to do something to expand the party -- the leadership are cognizant that they have to do something to expand the party. host: irma, you are next. caller: what i would like to say about boehner, he and cantor, they are not doing the will of the people of america. they are only -- from what i see, they are only doing the will for bootslack alec -- and the kochc -- brothers. none other republican jobs are hard. if they can only do the work for the people of the america and not for groups like, like i said, alec and -- host: we heard your point. think house republican leaders would argue with you that they have a belief in smaller government and lower taxes. what you're really going to see speaker boehner and leader cantor doing, trying to grapple with a small power they have in washington, trying to get something to happen. republicans did not want any tax rates to
she does not say anything that john boehner would not say. the leadership or cognizant they had to do something to expand the party, to reach out -- leadership are cognizant of a half to do something to expand the party -- the leadership are cognizant that they have to do something to expand the party. host: irma, you are next. caller: what i would like to say about boehner, he and cantor, they are not doing the will of the people of america. they are only -- from what i see, they are only...
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for john boehner? stand up there and talk in the way he did about the president after meeting with the republican party -- the reason he does not work with them is because they don't work with him. host: now to the republican line with marty from michigan. give us your take on how republicans have tried to work with president. caller: thanks for taking my call. i really appreciate your guy's network. moving the goalposts, moving the football, this is ridiculous. this is not a football game. this is people's lives. they moved the football. i see john mccain, with a picture of snoopy and they're moving the football with charlie brown. this is crazy. the republicans don't work with the democrats. they did not work with bush. we went to war. but the democrats voted to go to war, too. the country is at 122 trillion dollars of unfunded debt. $885 billion in medicaid, social security its 16 billion. $100 trillion in the debt. we only bring into $0.40 trillion in gross revenue -- $2.4 trillion. we need to get
for john boehner? stand up there and talk in the way he did about the president after meeting with the republican party -- the reason he does not work with them is because they don't work with him. host: now to the republican line with marty from michigan. give us your take on how republicans have tried to work with president. caller: thanks for taking my call. i really appreciate your guy's network. moving the goalposts, moving the football, this is ridiculous. this is not a football game....
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guest: i think john boehner is plenty tough. i do not think you get to be speaker of the house by being a wallflower. he can make the tough decisions. he has made the tough decisions. when he needs to be confrontational, he can be. i think the bigger issue for what is going on in the house is the lack of ability of the leadership to exert power. i take us back to campaign- finance reform, mccain-feingold, when they destroyed the power of the political parties. at the house took away the to do earmarks. this is not a john boehner issue. this is the ability of the leadership to exert discipline. if you're going to have a speaker of the house and a house majority that has to work its bel, and the way to successful is by exerting discipline, you need to give the leadership those tools. they do not have them from a fund-raising or earmarked standpoint. host: based on that point, let me share with you the point from dana milbank on darrell issa's scandals guest: i think darrell issa has been very aggressive. host: two aggressive? gues
guest: i think john boehner is plenty tough. i do not think you get to be speaker of the house by being a wallflower. he can make the tough decisions. he has made the tough decisions. when he needs to be confrontational, he can be. i think the bigger issue for what is going on in the house is the lack of ability of the leadership to exert power. i take us back to campaign- finance reform, mccain-feingold, when they destroyed the power of the political parties. at the house took away the to do...
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charles from the carolina bringing up house speaker john boehner -- he was pressed in that "washington post" story. paul kane of the washington post notes that the gop was most proud of putting the brake on tougher regulations on business and impeding efforts by president obama to push a more liberal agenda on the country. caller: 520 five representatives comes to $9 million per year. that's a steep price to pay for people who do nothing. they don't want to do nothing. yet the problem is, the republicans say jobs, jobs, jobs. it has never been voted on. that would put a million people to work immediately. shovel ready. it is shovel ready. that is what i want to say. host: jack writes in that a distinction needs to be made between do-nothing and actively working to impede progress. we will go toward independent to a call from madison, for junior. we will go to our republicans line. greg is waiting from union, missouri. to --: i was just calling let's talk about harry reid and barack obama and those people. we have been fighting for the scandals that obama has had. we are fighting with t
charles from the carolina bringing up house speaker john boehner -- he was pressed in that "washington post" story. paul kane of the washington post notes that the gop was most proud of putting the brake on tougher regulations on business and impeding efforts by president obama to push a more liberal agenda on the country. caller: 520 five representatives comes to $9 million per year. that's a steep price to pay for people who do nothing. they don't want to do nothing. yet the problem...
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when john boehner walks away from what he was willing to do, he negotiated this. a was willing to impose partisan rule to dictate what will happen in the house of representatives. you could see the level of dysfunction we have in the house of representatives. we could talk to our republican colleagues. we can does walk away from those negotiations. i'm not sure had to say this, the dishonesty of it, to not accept what you have offered when it has been accepted, he will not negotiate with folks. boehner will sit there and reach an agreement and then walk away from it and say you cannot put it up for a vote because of a partisan rule i determined you cannot put up for vote, it is tough to make any progress. to says an overstatement there was a formal proposal. i do not think there was. there was an attempt of so- called moderate republicans. where do you stand? is, act of the matter group of republicans met with speaker boehner. attold them in that meeting you would not bring anything like that to the floor. we were going to close up the debt ceiling and he had brou
when john boehner walks away from what he was willing to do, he negotiated this. a was willing to impose partisan rule to dictate what will happen in the house of representatives. you could see the level of dysfunction we have in the house of representatives. we could talk to our republican colleagues. we can does walk away from those negotiations. i'm not sure had to say this, the dishonesty of it, to not accept what you have offered when it has been accepted, he will not negotiate with folks....
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a response from house speaker john boehner's spokesman. they promote government reliance rather than economic mobility. what are your thoughts on this? we will hear from nathaniel in california. how old are you and what is your story? span.r: thanks to c- i look forward to. as of now, i haven't been. i have been struggling to find work the last couple of years. it has been hard for myself and some acquaintances of mine. the affordable care act, believe it or not, thank god it was recognized to be a deterrent for businesses to hire full-time because no one is hiring over 30 hours per week here in los angeles. things are picking up. i am really hopeful. i do have a comment about the fast food chains. the owners and the franchise iners and the boards -- believe that the owners of these mcdonald's, jack-in-the-box, these restaurants are making close to, i would say, 500% to 1000% on french fries. sakes, pay the people a couple of more dollars per hour. what is the level of greed with corporate, big business profits? host: do you think minimum
a response from house speaker john boehner's spokesman. they promote government reliance rather than economic mobility. what are your thoughts on this? we will hear from nathaniel in california. how old are you and what is your story? span.r: thanks to c- i look forward to. as of now, i haven't been. i have been struggling to find work the last couple of years. it has been hard for myself and some acquaintances of mine. the affordable care act, believe it or not, thank god it was recognized to...
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we see more ted cruises and rick perry's been john boehner's and mitch mcconnell's. the moderation we used to see is being replaced and as a direct result the middling area become smaller and smaller. it impacts republican and national policy. most importantly, the traditionalists and over terry and have blown -- grown closer together. there's more opportunities for this bridge, especially during the reagan administration. that alters not only the -- political discourse but outcomes, especially for today's modern republican party. with that in mind, there are really four ways that these three groups can cooperate in order to achieve their ultimate goals. the first being the idea of a inferiority split. say, you have control over issue. you are in charge. there is much more give-and-take than that. secondly you could have a simple split. the idea of, we agree to disagree. something we are not seeing within those two camps. you can leave it ambiguous. this is an argument where activists kind of smudge the difference between themselves and reality it is not there. have
we see more ted cruises and rick perry's been john boehner's and mitch mcconnell's. the moderation we used to see is being replaced and as a direct result the middling area become smaller and smaller. it impacts republican and national policy. most importantly, the traditionalists and over terry and have blown -- grown closer together. there's more opportunities for this bridge, especially during the reagan administration. that alters not only the -- political discourse but outcomes, especially...
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if hillary clinton runs -- host: what would you prefer to see house speaker john boehner do when faced with the government shutdown? i would prefer that you not go for the government shutdown. i would prefer that he put the vote on the floor to be fair. i think that would be the american way. host: thank you for your call. let's go to david in herford, arizona. caller: good morning. i would be more than willing to still vote for a republican if i have a really good background check on who is financing them. i don't want anybody who was ishanced by any tea party-si- agency at all. host: thank you for that comment. margaret in leavenworth, kansas. on our line for democrats. caller: i want even take a minute to listen to somebody who is so treasonous as to try to tear down our country. i think that is an act of war. i do not know why it is legal. passing a budget should not be tied to shutting down our country. that hurts so many people. i think the ones that were below loatful about it -- they should be fined and they need to face the people about it. came and shutntry our country down,
if hillary clinton runs -- host: what would you prefer to see house speaker john boehner do when faced with the government shutdown? i would prefer that you not go for the government shutdown. i would prefer that he put the vote on the floor to be fair. i think that would be the american way. host: thank you for your call. let's go to david in herford, arizona. caller: good morning. i would be more than willing to still vote for a republican if i have a really good background check on who is...
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. >> house speaker john boehner spoke briefly after meeting with the president at the white house. here is what he had to say. >> the american people know washington has a spending problem. while there are smarter ways to cut spending than the process we are about to engage on, the house should not have to pass a third bill before the senate does anything. the house has laid out a plan to avoid the sequester. i would hope that the senate would act. but let's make it clear that the president got his tax hikes on january 1. this discussion about revenue, in my view, is over. it is about the taking on of the spending problem here in washington. i did lay out that the house is going to move a continuing resolution next week to fund the government past march 27. i am hopeful that we won't have to deal with the threat of a government shutdown while we are dealing with the sequester at the same time. the house will act next week. i hope the senate will follow suit. thanks. >> why did you wait until friday to meet the president? [reporters speaking at the same time] >> also from friday, pr
. >> house speaker john boehner spoke briefly after meeting with the president at the white house. here is what he had to say. >> the american people know washington has a spending problem. while there are smarter ways to cut spending than the process we are about to engage on, the house should not have to pass a third bill before the senate does anything. the house has laid out a plan to avoid the sequester. i would hope that the senate would act. but let's make it clear that the...
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john mayer has had a lot of frustration trying to get his conference -- john weiner -- boehner has had a lot of frustration trying to get his in lockstep with these conservative groups. they will tell you that they are not answering to these groups. a similarshare philosophy, similar ideas on --islation and are back by they are in lockstep. john boehner has had to deal with a lot of headaches from these groups. they are undermining and derailing things that he is pushing for. these groups came back and said the speaker thinks that we are doing something wrong, it is because he is not conservative enough. that is the internal fight that we have been seeing for the last couple of years and are still seen today. host: who are the outside groups? guest: heritage foundation, freedomworks, they are a political group obama americans for prosperity -- a political prosperity,cans for club for growth, which is putting money into campaigns for republicans. these are big groups that have a lot of money and are not afraid to spend it in primaries. host: is this a harbinger of what is to come? is it
john mayer has had a lot of frustration trying to get his conference -- john weiner -- boehner has had a lot of frustration trying to get his in lockstep with these conservative groups. they will tell you that they are not answering to these groups. a similarshare philosophy, similar ideas on --islation and are back by they are in lockstep. john boehner has had to deal with a lot of headaches from these groups. they are undermining and derailing things that he is pushing for. these groups came...
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john boehner must also change. what is it about these taxes? this country is so great, it should be able to take care of so much discourage people when things are bad. from thanks for the call north carolina. a lot of you weighing in on our facebook page. you can join us at facebook.com/c-span. this from barbara -- darlene is joining us, independent line, cleveland, ohio. the president outlining his budget plan. it does include some proposed entitlement cuts, tax increases for wealthier americans. what do you think? i have a couple of points. -- caller: i have a couple of points. i wish obama would promote this country including its stocks and investments and its people. in ohio, we have a tier three program and unemployment. when that stops, the unemployed no longer receive any money. they are on their own. , i found out recently that -- the ceo -- he was told not to hire anyone. if you look in the stores, they are in need of help. one last thing. if we could stop spending our money on foreign governments and their politicians, that would be e
john boehner must also change. what is it about these taxes? this country is so great, it should be able to take care of so much discourage people when things are bad. from thanks for the call north carolina. a lot of you weighing in on our facebook page. you can join us at facebook.com/c-span. this from barbara -- darlene is joining us, independent line, cleveland, ohio. the president outlining his budget plan. it does include some proposed entitlement cuts, tax increases for wealthier...
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we're telling the president and john boehner that when you walk out of that meeting this morning, do not plan on cutting our national defense one more cent. i would like to turn to mike turner. >> thank you. the president has called congressional leaders to the white house as a backdrop to his game of sequester. it is again the devils with our national security and hurts our men and women in uniform. the sequester was promised that was not happened and it will happen with a stroke of his pen. this did not need to happen from the proposal by the presence of sequester in august, 2011 for the failure of the super committee and through his reelection campaign until today. the president has not brought forth one proposal to offset or end sequester. the president has simply not turned in his own work. the president is touring the country talking about sequester, the department of defense, the pentagon, and our men and women in uniform are preparing for furloughs across the country. these are for laws that will the people protecting our country and protect our national security. while that
we're telling the president and john boehner that when you walk out of that meeting this morning, do not plan on cutting our national defense one more cent. i would like to turn to mike turner. >> thank you. the president has called congressional leaders to the white house as a backdrop to his game of sequester. it is again the devils with our national security and hurts our men and women in uniform. the sequester was promised that was not happened and it will happen with a stroke of his...
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signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 201
signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 201
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guest: everyone is watching to see what john boehner will do. ofhas hired an aide john mccain. we have seen the white house holding back a bit of their criticism. a lot of people interested in what they heard at the president's press conference. nod toheard him make a the idea that house could take bill piecemeal.n we're did not hear that option mentioned in his press conference. we don't know whether he will be making more of a press for the senate bill to be taken up but this will be a major issue in 2014. host: does the president have the clinical clout to push immigration or any big issue? guest: we have had this discussion where if the president is pushing immigration hard, that may signal the white house is more pessimistic about his prospects. the harder the president pushes, the less likely he will get those wavering democrats and republican support needed to pass it. perhaps that signals better prospects for the bill. perhaps it signals pessimism. as he gets closer and we are looking to 2014, this would be an issue the democrats will talk about in the midterm election.
guest: everyone is watching to see what john boehner will do. ofhas hired an aide john mccain. we have seen the white house holding back a bit of their criticism. a lot of people interested in what they heard at the president's press conference. nod toheard him make a the idea that house could take bill piecemeal.n we're did not hear that option mentioned in his press conference. we don't know whether he will be making more of a press for the senate bill to be taken up but this will be a major...
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john boehner cannot live for anything at this point. there is an article today about the effect that this has had on the senator races that is coming up. now it looks like those chances are much weaker. that the inconceivable democrats could take the house back. it would be a reach the way the districts are drawn. the republicans could make nancy pelosi speaker again. i was in a district -- i got reelected 221. let me tell you what has changed. the speaker does not have the power in the caucus right now. it is a very divisive caucus. republicans are representing different constituencies. three other things have changed. if you look at the republican , 80% of theoday republican conference have over 55% of the vote. you had 77 members of the conference. approximately the same as everywhere else. the republican pressures are -- the pressures are on republican members. have fox news, you didn't have ms nbc. rush limbaugh was just starting talk radio. the information flowing out is very high in terms of what people are hearing with basic fac
john boehner cannot live for anything at this point. there is an article today about the effect that this has had on the senator races that is coming up. now it looks like those chances are much weaker. that the inconceivable democrats could take the house back. it would be a reach the way the districts are drawn. the republicans could make nancy pelosi speaker again. i was in a district -- i got reelected 221. let me tell you what has changed. the speaker does not have the power in the caucus...
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an even bigger issue for john boehner. if that bill goes through clean as the democrats are demanding, that would be a bigger problem .or the speaker if you pass a clean debt ceiling bill, that is potentially a lot more problematic. host: stephen dennis covers leadership in washington and talks about the latest. your thoughts on it possible shutdown, we stand two days now. -- on a possible shutdown, we stand two days now. our first call is from michigan on the democrats line. good morning. caller: thank you for taking my call. when i tuned in this morning, it was a breath of fresh air. rocky called the republicans out. all he did was ask them one question and he scurried back into the darkness. it is just sad that a few people think they can hold our government hostage like this. the american people are tired of it. we are tired of them messing with the economy. up next republican line of from fort lauderdale, florida. caller: i'm beginning to think we ought to look into dividing this country up. want to livee that off eac
an even bigger issue for john boehner. if that bill goes through clean as the democrats are demanding, that would be a bigger problem .or the speaker if you pass a clean debt ceiling bill, that is potentially a lot more problematic. host: stephen dennis covers leadership in washington and talks about the latest. your thoughts on it possible shutdown, we stand two days now. -- on a possible shutdown, we stand two days now. our first call is from michigan on the democrats line. good morning....
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and house speaker john boehner, "the president got his tax hikes." host: go ahead, abbad. caller: i just wanted to say i agree with the reject the judicial system should cut their pay. i also believe the democrats and republicans are working together and that is why not much is getting done. they are both in the top 2% of the economies themselves. most of them are wealthy people and i believe that's they should cut their pay. what hundred 70 four thousand dollars for each congressman plus their staff is just out of control. if they need a pay raise they just pay themselves. have a good morning. host: we have a tweet -- in " to the washington post," we are clinton take a look at two examples of for the cuts are going to take place. the first is the transportation and security commission, which must save $398 million. it could for low 50,000 employees for as many as seven days. -- we'll take a look at another example in a second. katharine in new hampshire on our live for independents. caller: i have a suggestion for raising revenue. it is a win-win for everyone. it will low
and house speaker john boehner, "the president got his tax hikes." host: go ahead, abbad. caller: i just wanted to say i agree with the reject the judicial system should cut their pay. i also believe the democrats and republicans are working together and that is why not much is getting done. they are both in the top 2% of the economies themselves. most of them are wealthy people and i believe that's they should cut their pay. what hundred 70 four thousand dollars for each congressman...
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my colleagues, the speaker of the house, john boehner. the speaker: leader pelosi, thank you for your kind words. members of the house and the senate, my wife debey who's with us today, thankfully, the girls are working and all of you and our fellow countrymen, you know, we meet again at democracy's great port of call. every two years at this hour, the constitution brings a new order to this house, and it's an interlude for reflection, a glimpse of old truths and to our new members and their families, let me just say welcome. i know you're feeling a bit awestruck at this moment. history runs through this building. and now you are among a select few to share in this privilege. and for those of you who are returning, who have walked these yiles before -- aisles before, maybe it's time we get a little awestruck again. the way our founders envisioned it, the republic will be led by citizens who recognize the blessings that we receive by governing ourselves and it requires that we give something of ourselves. everything depended on this. so le
my colleagues, the speaker of the house, john boehner. the speaker: leader pelosi, thank you for your kind words. members of the house and the senate, my wife debey who's with us today, thankfully, the girls are working and all of you and our fellow countrymen, you know, we meet again at democracy's great port of call. every two years at this hour, the constitution brings a new order to this house, and it's an interlude for reflection, a glimpse of old truths and to our new members and their...
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john boehner is 63 years old, from ohio. there was a warning shot from conservative members of the house. he points out a group of dissident republicans failed on thursday to push representative john boehner to a second ballot in his election as speaker. five short of what would have been needed to force a second ballot. it came as a tumultuous moment for john boehner with sharp criticism towards his handling of the fiscal cliff legislation and scratching the vote on hurricane sandy and the relief bill. that bill will be coming to the floor of the house later this morning. this is an editorial from "the washington times. " the editorial concludes with these words. we will get to your phone calls. will this congress be any different? that is our question today. democrats line, from georgia. caller: john boehner allowed the house to vote its will. you have people on the republican side wanting to get their checks who got voted out. you have to go. republicans and democrats, everyone gets unemployment and social security. the r
john boehner is 63 years old, from ohio. there was a warning shot from conservative members of the house. he points out a group of dissident republicans failed on thursday to push representative john boehner to a second ballot in his election as speaker. five short of what would have been needed to force a second ballot. it came as a tumultuous moment for john boehner with sharp criticism towards his handling of the fiscal cliff legislation and scratching the vote on hurricane sandy and the...
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john boehner is doing a great job as speaker. he has my support. i didn't run for congress thinking i would ever be in leadership and i'm here because my colleagues encourage me to run for leadership. there's serb people back home who will remember that tom foley was speaker and hear that i'm in leadership and they'll ask that question but my focus is just really to be the best representative that i can be for the people that i represent. >> down the road, sometime down the road, the opportunity arises, would you be interested? >> you know, it's really hard for me to say. i -- for all of the balancing act, my mom too. and taking into consideration the demands of having two kids and a third on the way as well as my responsibilities here on capitol hill. those are all decisions that you have to make in any given time and decide what's best for you as well as your family. >> first woman in congress to have a by by twice. your son cole was diagnosed with down's syndrome. >> i was single when i was elected to congress. it isn't what you expect, it isn't
john boehner is doing a great job as speaker. he has my support. i didn't run for congress thinking i would ever be in leadership and i'm here because my colleagues encourage me to run for leadership. there's serb people back home who will remember that tom foley was speaker and hear that i'm in leadership and they'll ask that question but my focus is just really to be the best representative that i can be for the people that i represent. >> down the road, sometime down the road, the...
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john boehner has the toughest job in washington. host: our guest will be with us for another 30 minutes. as we were getting ready for the show's morning, we started seeing stories out of hong kong about the nsa leaving hong kong for russia. 3 any reaction? guest: this is a fascinating story in so many respects. you have surveillance and diplomatic relationships between what could be many different countries. one thing that baffles me about the story is that the u.s. could have revoked his passport i don't know exactly how he is traveling around the world. this man is a world of deception. this,hing you read on there has to be something else. where is he really? i think it is a fascinating story and it will not end until he is captured. host:the ap says -- let's get another call from new york city, independent college. -- caller. caller: good morning, cspan. about thetalk movement toward fascism in this country. i think this is a very, very important subject that basically goes unspoken. that, the tvut came on again. iss story about
john boehner has the toughest job in washington. host: our guest will be with us for another 30 minutes. as we were getting ready for the show's morning, we started seeing stories out of hong kong about the nsa leaving hong kong for russia. 3 any reaction? guest: this is a fascinating story in so many respects. you have surveillance and diplomatic relationships between what could be many different countries. one thing that baffles me about the story is that the u.s. could have revoked his...
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that's what a great speaker john boehner is doing. that is what our awesome senate majority leader eric cantor is doing. we are going to bring to the going to passe this it says we believe the same thing that happens to business where the obama administration was not ready for them and so they gave them a pass for a year. re-think the same thing is true for individuals. i reserve my time. >> the gentlelady from new york is recognized. >> i wrote yield three minutes to the man from massachusetts. >> mr. speaker, here we go again. as she looked up at the clock, we see there is only six hours and 10 minutes to completely unnecessary and economically harmful government shutdown. i don't see the junior senator from texas on the floor, but i assume he is signed off on the related people republican strategy because he seems to be the one calling all the shots around you. so i say to my republican friends, enough. enough of the high and cheers on the floor. it is time to put on your grown- up pants and do your jobs. it is a job that should've
that's what a great speaker john boehner is doing. that is what our awesome senate majority leader eric cantor is doing. we are going to bring to the going to passe this it says we believe the same thing that happens to business where the obama administration was not ready for them and so they gave them a pass for a year. re-think the same thing is true for individuals. i reserve my time. >> the gentlelady from new york is recognized. >> i wrote yield three minutes to the man from...
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john boehner talked behind her and i don't think there is a love lost between john boehner and barack obama. it was going so badly recently in december that john boehner stepped aside and the vice president and minority leader of the senate had to take over. at this point, you have the president and john boehner not committing to talk to each other about the next spending fight. that is not a good sign. host: what will they second obama term mean for the supreme court? guest: there are many big issues. i suppose there is the possibility of another supreme court appointment. that is always a moment re- litigate a lot of big social issues before the country. i think we will be looking at potentially historic rulings on affirmative action, on gay marriage, all kinds of economic issues. if he goes ahead on climate change, i don't know if it will get to the supreme court, but that will be litigious in the extreme. despite the fact that the president and chief justice managed twice to get through the oath of office without any mistakes over the last couple of days, you will still see a huge
john boehner talked behind her and i don't think there is a love lost between john boehner and barack obama. it was going so badly recently in december that john boehner stepped aside and the vice president and minority leader of the senate had to take over. at this point, you have the president and john boehner not committing to talk to each other about the next spending fight. that is not a good sign. host: what will they second obama term mean for the supreme court? guest: there are many big...
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house speaker john boehner address the comments yesterday. let's take a listen to the house speaker. [video clip] -- --i want >> i want to be clear. no place in this debate for hateful or ignorant comments from elected officials. earlier this week, representative steve king made comments that were, i think, deeply offensive and wrong. said does not reflect the values of the american people or the republican party. our work in a do constructive, open, and respectful way. as i said many times, we can disagree without being disagreeable. host: house speaker john boehner. here is "the washington times" headline. host: let's take a listen to steve king defending his comments. [video clip] just a moment. representative steve king did talk about yesterday and really defended what he had said in responding to the pushback he had gotten. we mentioned other newspaper outlet had called -- used headlines like this. denounces whatr he called ignorant comments on immigration." here is steve king of iowa. [video clip] >> no nation like the united states of
house speaker john boehner address the comments yesterday. let's take a listen to the house speaker. [video clip] -- --i want >> i want to be clear. no place in this debate for hateful or ignorant comments from elected officials. earlier this week, representative steve king made comments that were, i think, deeply offensive and wrong. said does not reflect the values of the american people or the republican party. our work in a do constructive, open, and respectful way. as i said many...
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john boehner, welcome to the bill cunningham show. tell me why you are doing good. >> we have been locked in a fight over here trying to bring government down to size and we fought the good fight. we just didn't win. >> can you win december 15 when ryan and murray get together and do this deal? is this like a step on the ladder? >> i would hope so, but we'll see. every time i have gotten into a discussion with the president, vice president, democrats here in washington and talked about snimet changes and trying to make programs sustainable, they want to raise taxes. if they are going to hold on to their position we are going to raise taxes, we won't come to and agreement. but hope spring is eternal. >> some say obamacare is falling under its own weight and if you kick it off a year and mainstream media goes after obamacare and you provided a nice target and the weapons of mass destruction used by obama have worked. you kicked it off 60 days, 90 days, why not longer? >> you talking about the c.r. or the debt limit? >> both. >> we will
john boehner, welcome to the bill cunningham show. tell me why you are doing good. >> we have been locked in a fight over here trying to bring government down to size and we fought the good fight. we just didn't win. >> can you win december 15 when ryan and murray get together and do this deal? is this like a step on the ladder? >> i would hope so, but we'll see. every time i have gotten into a discussion with the president, vice president, democrats here in washington and...
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hisohn boehner thinks speakership is more important than these people, i feel cipher john boehner. john boehner. democrats are back in session tomorrow. more debate on short-term spending bills. these individual cr's as they are called. coverage on c-span. this evening we continued to have our phones open hearing from you on this third day of the shutdown. here is how to be part of the conversation. epublicans -- the #is c-span chat. a bunch of calls waiting. for being there. go ahead on the republican line. democratic line. caller: thank you for taking my call. government employee, so was my father, my grandfather, two of my sons are in the military. one of them is graduating tomorrow. host: congratulations. caller: thank you. i was embarrassed today. the base is not that big. due tomissaries closed the government being shut down. it is hard as a father to explain to your sons who are willing to lay their life on the line why the country is not willing to do its job. that is to keep the government running. to our way ofve life. statusisruptive to our as a leader. the ability of th
hisohn boehner thinks speakership is more important than these people, i feel cipher john boehner. john boehner. democrats are back in session tomorrow. more debate on short-term spending bills. these individual cr's as they are called. coverage on c-span. this evening we continued to have our phones open hearing from you on this third day of the shutdown. here is how to be part of the conversation. epublicans -- the #is c-span chat. a bunch of calls waiting. for being there. go ahead on the...
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host: house speaker john boehner. we apologize we did not get the full audio, but we were recorded that and will have it for you later. again, the president meeting with house leaders, senate leaders this morning. the meeting started at 10:18, and as the day unfolds, we will get more details as to what went on if anything during that meeting. while we wait for more reaction from those in attendance at the meeting, minority leader nancy pelosi had her weekly briefing yesterday, when she talked about the sequester. >> good morning, everyone. i am so honored to be here with some of my women colleagues in the house of representatives. others are on the floor as they debate the violence against women act. it is important to come together today because tomorrow is fraught with meeting on -- with meaning on the calendar. first of all, march 1, it is a day that the indiscriminate across-the-board spending cuts will cause unemployment, instability, and uncertainty in our economy. it is a day where soon people will be getting a
host: house speaker john boehner. we apologize we did not get the full audio, but we were recorded that and will have it for you later. again, the president meeting with house leaders, senate leaders this morning. the meeting started at 10:18, and as the day unfolds, we will get more details as to what went on if anything during that meeting. while we wait for more reaction from those in attendance at the meeting, minority leader nancy pelosi had her weekly briefing yesterday, when she talked...
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john brennan sent a letter to the president this week asking johnto sit -- john r. -- boehner sent a letter to the president this week to ask him to show leadership. we need him to finish the job. the republican media address given by representative ein, who is the chairman of the workforce committee. your response. guest: there is one big philosophical disagreement. said there is not used difference between his plan and the president's plant. the money that is made currently offer of student loans in this country under the house republican plan will be directed toward deficit-reduction. that has offended many student borrowers, as was the president saying he should not reduce the deficit on the backs of students and that students are already in so much debt that how can we take surpluses from a program and give it toward deficit-reduction when that money should go toward greater college affordability. takeresident wants to excess money and put it back into the higher education fund, particularly a program he created called income base for payment where you only have to pay that 10%
john brennan sent a letter to the president this week asking johnto sit -- john r. -- boehner sent a letter to the president this week to ask him to show leadership. we need him to finish the job. the republican media address given by representative ein, who is the chairman of the workforce committee. your response. guest: there is one big philosophical disagreement. said there is not used difference between his plan and the president's plant. the money that is made currently offer of student...
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tweet from house speaker john boehner and what he had to say about the affordable care act. the speaker saying you can see the different tweets and the new debates that will be happening in 2014 as we close out onto 13 here on the "washington journal." susan in sarasota florida, an independent caller. susan, what do you think? what is the top story of the year? regardless of what story receive the most income i think that snowden's disclosure should be the top story of the year. i think that the health care act has its quirks and it has its problems, but it is an effort to improve the country and the country's health care system. but the nsa surveillance and what it means to all americans is overwhelming. i don't know how they will ever get a hold of it. it is like there is an underground government that has been operating without any oversight and we have seen the tip of the iceberg and i don't know how we can take care goal iceberg. that is the top different perspective on our society story of the year as far as i am concerned. susan fromthat is sarasota, florida. independ
tweet from house speaker john boehner and what he had to say about the affordable care act. the speaker saying you can see the different tweets and the new debates that will be happening in 2014 as we close out onto 13 here on the "washington journal." susan in sarasota florida, an independent caller. susan, what do you think? what is the top story of the year? regardless of what story receive the most income i think that snowden's disclosure should be the top story of the year. i...
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signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2013, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes each. but in no event shall debate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. the chair recognizes the gentleman from virginia, mr. wolf, for five minutes. mr. wolf: thank you, mr. speaker. in peaker, a loop 1248 -- luke 12:48, jesus said from everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. the congress and the president have been entrusted with much, namely the responsibility to govern this contry. the american people rightly expect us, regardless of party affiliation, to come together especially during times of crisis and find ways
signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2013, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. the chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes each. but in no event shall debate...
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a phone conversation between the president and republican leaders mitch mcconnell and john boehner. our guest follows the story for the hill newspaper. what news came out of these phone conversations? guest: not much from the press secretary or congressional leaders. they have been very tight- lipped. it is interesting to say that things do seem to be heating up little bit. congress will come back next week -- it is unlikely either version, republican or democrat, of the bill will pass. and will set up for a dramatic week that is unlikely to come towards a solution on this issue. host: how engaged is the president on all this? there have been discussions that he is on the campaign trail, campaigning on sequestration, but not meeting face-to-face with congressional leaders. guest: that has been a frequent complaint from congressional republicans. the president thinks he has the high ground. during an interview with al sharpton, he said, 75% of americans agree that the sequester bill should include both spending cuts and new tax revenues, which is the president's preferred plan. he di
a phone conversation between the president and republican leaders mitch mcconnell and john boehner. our guest follows the story for the hill newspaper. what news came out of these phone conversations? guest: not much from the press secretary or congressional leaders. they have been very tight- lipped. it is interesting to say that things do seem to be heating up little bit. congress will come back next week -- it is unlikely either version, republican or democrat, of the bill will pass. and...
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i think john boehner is doing a great job as speaker. he has my support. i did not run for congress thinking that i would ever be in leadership and i am here because my colleagues encouraged me to run for leadership. people back home will remember that tom foley was speaker and here that i'm in the leadership and ask that question, but my focus is just to be the best representative that i can be for the people that i represent. >> sometimes down the road the opportunity arises. would you be interested? >> it is hard for me to say. it is always a balancing act because i am a mom, to the below. taking into consideration the demands of having two kids and a third on the way, as well as my responsibilities here on capitol hill, those are all decisions that you have to make at any given time and decide what is best for you and your family. >> you are the worst woman in congress to have a baby twice. your son cole was diagnosed with down syndrome. how has that affected you over the years? >> i was single when i was elected to congress. for me, the best thing tha
i think john boehner is doing a great job as speaker. he has my support. i did not run for congress thinking that i would ever be in leadership and i am here because my colleagues encouraged me to run for leadership. people back home will remember that tom foley was speaker and here that i'm in the leadership and ask that question, but my focus is just to be the best representative that i can be for the people that i represent. >> sometimes down the road the opportunity arises. would you...
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ornstein, i do not think john boehner would allow a default. rule.ld break the hastert explain the hastert rule. >> it is -- appliedt is a practice when george bush was president. the idea was we are going to pass bills that get a majority of the majority. the idea was that we need close to unanimity in our republican congress because we do not want to make concessions to democrats. we are going to try and channel it through. if it were simply a rule that said the majority of the majority, it would be easier for john boehner because he could bring a build and lose a strong majority of his own party and replace them with democrats. -- way that speaker banner john boehner has defined the role, he needs unanimity or close to it. been held hostage to a couple dozen or more of his most radical members. it is true that if boehner brought a clean debt resolution bill and a clean continuing resolution to the floor, those would get all of democratic votes and he would only need a couple dozen republicans. he could do that. it would probably cost him his
ornstein, i do not think john boehner would allow a default. rule.ld break the hastert explain the hastert rule. >> it is -- appliedt is a practice when george bush was president. the idea was we are going to pass bills that get a majority of the majority. the idea was that we need close to unanimity in our republican congress because we do not want to make concessions to democrats. we are going to try and channel it through. if it were simply a rule that said the majority of the...
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signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2013, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the
signed, john a. boehner, speaker of the house of representatives. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the order of the house of january 3, 2013, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the
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john boehner said, why don't you represent your district? we are having a serious discussion to get serious answers. some say the tea party has too much sway over the house. guest: president garfield said the representation we have is what we deserve. if we have recklessness is -- it is because we tolerate it. are people in washington that people are not satisfied with, they should vote them out. vilify the tea party and say this is some kind of special caucus. these are decent americans in quiet communities who since representatives here to do their business. why is it that only the tea party gets the attention and we do not look at the congressional black caucus who have represented these communities for the last 60 years. look at the end result. there is a conflict of vision vision right- there. vision, that secular vision is not working for those people and it is not going to work for the rest of the people. ohio on theayton, republican line. go ahead. our residents once said, do not ask what the country can do for you. ask what you can
john boehner said, why don't you represent your district? we are having a serious discussion to get serious answers. some say the tea party has too much sway over the house. guest: president garfield said the representation we have is what we deserve. if we have recklessness is -- it is because we tolerate it. are people in washington that people are not satisfied with, they should vote them out. vilify the tea party and say this is some kind of special caucus. these are decent americans in...